During the nearly three-year period of the new coronal pneumonia outbreak in Hong Kong, a total of more than 1.83 million confirmed cases have been recorded.Chen Jialiang, Dean of the CUHK School of Medicine, estimates there may be more than one. millions of people in Hong Kong suffering from the consequences of the “new long-term crown”, which will be affected in varying degrees, including poor memory, inability to concentrate, etc., believe that the government and society should not ignore the situation, and suggested that the authorities set up specialized clinics. Yesterday in Hong Kong there were 5,564 new confirmed cases, exceeding the 5,000 mark for 4 consecutive days. Chen Jialiang believes the lethality of the virus will continue to get milder as it changes. For example, the level of severe cases and deaths has not changed. increase with the number of confirmed cases, immigration and social distancing Measures should be further relaxed.
The epidemic has been raging for some time in Hong Kong, even if the public is unfortunately infected by the epidemic, even if the test is negative, it is not the same as “returning to the sun”, and various sequelae could persist. The Chinese University of Hong Kong launched a three-month study on the “new long-term crown” in July this year, aiming to invite 10,000 people who have recovered from the new crown to fill out a questionnaire. Chen Jialiang estimated on a TV show that there may be more than a million people in Hong Kong suffering from “long-term new crown” and revealed that nearly 7,000 healed people participated in the study, between the ages of 1 and 102. years and 70% of them continue to suffer from “coronavirus” symptoms from Covid-19, while women, people over 65 and those who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 run a greater risk of contracting the COVID-19.
The preliminary study found that 40% of respondents were troubled by various symptoms or had poor memory, unable to concentrate, and 30% to 40% had emotional problems such as insomnia, anxiety and depression. Although most of them have mild symptoms, they all affect their studies and work. Chen Jialiang believes that the authorities should address the problem and address it as soon as possible to avoid other complex problems in the future, including the suggestion that the government establish specialized triage treatment clinics and the medical community should raise awareness about the recognition of the “new crown at long term”.
The fourth wave of patients has more persistent symptoms
Regarding the recovered patients who have been vaccinated and infected with the mutated virus strain Omicron, Chen Jialiang said their symptoms are short-lived and mild, which is believed to be related to Omicron’s weakened lethality. outbreak, the symptoms of patients usually last longer and longer.Organ symptoms are more common. Regarding the recent cases of XBB, BA.4.6 or BQ.1.1 and other sub-lineage cases, he believes more data is needed to judge whether it has a deeper impact on the “new long crown”.
The Center for Health Protection announced that there were 5,564 new confirmed cases yesterday, including 385 imported cases. A total of 20 critically ill and 25 critically ill patients are currently hospitalized in public hospitals and another five patients died yesterday, the HA said. Chen Jialiang said that if the mutant virus is to go mainstream, the transmission power will be enhanced, but lethality must be reduced in order to live long in the human body. He hoped that if the current trend is followed, that is, the number of confirmed cases will increase in the coming months but the level of serious and fatal cases will remain, the government can further consider easing social distancing measures and lifting the “yellow” code “restrictions for the first three days of entry.
In terms of epidemic cases, the Center for Health Protection yesterday did not report cases involving the Omicron XBB, BA.2.75.2, BA.4.6 and BQ.1.1 sub-strains. A total of 15 residents and staff in 10 residential homes were diagnosed with the virus yesterday, and 37 people were classified as close contacts and had to be quarantined; one class in each of the two middle schools had to suspend face-to-face teaching for a week due to cluster cases. The Adult Women’s Psychiatric Ward and the Castle Peak Hospital’s Men’s Forensic Psychiatric Ward were recently diagnosed with 2 and 3 patients respectively. A convalescent male ward of the Tsz Nursing Home in Sha Tin was also recently diagnosed with 3 patients. The two hospitals are respectively investigating the link between the hospital cases.
Cathay Pacific: cabin crew can choose “0 + 3”
In addition, from the 4th of this month, if the crew members stationed in Hong Kong comply with the specified conditions when on duty overseas, and after arriving in Hong Kong, they will also obtain a negative test result of the nucleic acid before leaving the airport, then perform the nucleic acid test for 4 consecutive days. Maintain “Blue code”. At the time, some unions believed that crew members would be exhausted if they had to wait any longer at the airport after landing. Cathay Pacific stated that as of yesterday, crew members can choose the “0 + 3” arrangement as normal inbound passengers, meaning they can depart after sampling and keep a “yellow code” for the first 3 days of arrival. However, the Transport and Logistics Office replied to this newspaper that the immigration policy in question has not been revised since the beginning of the month and reiterated that if the crew does not meet the relevant specified requirements, the agreement will be in in line with general immigration provisions.
